Below is a table of software tools often used by faculty at OTC. Included on the right, see who to contact if support is needed for the software, and the cost. Use the search box to search for a specific tool! If you have any questions, please contact OTC Online, online@otc.edu, or 417-447-8200.
Teaching & Learning Software Tools
| Tool | Category | Description | Support | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Camtasia | Instructional Video Video Creation/Editing | Video editing and screen recording software. Available for free to all OTC full-time employees on OTC computers through the software center, and on a personal device. | OTC IT | Instituional License |
| Canva | Banner/Image Creation | Designing tool for creating images, banners, pictures, cards, pamphlets. | Canva Support | Free* |
| FlipGrid | Instructional Tools | Flipgrid is a video tool that allows instructors to post video "Topics" with discussion text to share with students. Students then use a webcam/camera to create videos to respond to the topic. | FlipGrid Help | Free* |
| Kahoot! | Instructional Tools | Kahoot! is an interactive game-based learning platform used to create quizzes, discussions, and surveys. It's designed to enhance engagement and learning through a fun, competitive format. To request access, contact the OTC Help Desk | OTC IT | Institutional License |
| Miro | Instructional Tools | Miro is the online collaborative whiteboard platform that enables distributed teams to work effectively together, from brainstorming with digital sticky notes to planning and managing agile workflows. | Miro Support | Free Educator Account |
| OneDrive | Collaboration | OneDrive is the Microsoft cloud service that connects you to all your files. It lets you store and protect your files, share them with others, and get to them from anywhere on all your devices. | OTC IT | Instituional License |
| Perusall | Collaboration | Perusall is a social learning platform that allows students to interact together on assignments. | Perusall | Free* |
| Rev.com | Video Captioning | Rev is an American speech-to-text company that provides closed captioning, subtitles, and transcription services. | rev.com help center | Cost |
| ScreenPal | Instructional Video | Screen recorder and video editor. | ScreenPal Help Center | Free* |
| Teams | Video Conferencing Chat/Messaging | Microsoft Teams is a messaging and video conferencing software application. Through Teams, one can send messages, hold video conferences, and share files and documents. | OTC IT | Instituional License |
| YouTube | Video Creation/Editing Video Captioning | The YouTube Studio allows you to upload videos, set visibility permissions (Public or Unlisted), and create playlists to share or embed. It will automatically create subtitles - which you can edit for accuracy - or you can upload your own. The built-in video editor allows for simple content trimming at the beginning or end of the recording. | YouTube Help | Free* |